Hello! First post. I did a search on grilling tool selection, and the topics were all old, and mostly prompting “Weber”. I basically want to outfit a grill, and am curious about (a) what tools are needed/recommended, (b) what brands/models are suggested, and (c) good sourcing (at this time, ordering on-line is a plus).
My story: in 2013, I decided to cease using gas BBQ’s, and bought my 1st charcoal grill. I was planning on a Big Green Egg, but came home with a Saffire due to the stainless steel parts. I am very pleased with the grill and the results I’ve been getting. That said, there are small fold-out tables on either side that have who where enough room. I knew there were cabinets for the BGE (and I presume the similar Saffire) to fit into, but shopping online I saw prices of $700 to $1200 - yikes! Then I thought that I do not have to have the work surface centered, it can be all on one side, so why not repurpose something? So, a few days ago, I figured why not a rolling garage tool cabinet — with the Father’s Day sales going on, I searched and found a Husky cabinet with a hardwood top, 46” wide, on sale for far less. Got it home (a 250LB beast) and my wife is making a Sunbrella cover to match the grille; I think it should last a while if I keep it clean, waxed and as dry as I can.
However, it is empty. I’ve been grilling all along with almost no tools, just a set of $2.99 tongs I got out of a clearance bin, and mostly take the rest from my wife’s kitchen (with a few exceptions like a remote-read digital thermometer). All these empty drawers in the cabinet beckon — what to get? BTW, we’re usually grilling for just the two of us, I don’t think we need an electric winch to lift half a steer, for instance.
My story: in 2013, I decided to cease using gas BBQ’s, and bought my 1st charcoal grill. I was planning on a Big Green Egg, but came home with a Saffire due to the stainless steel parts. I am very pleased with the grill and the results I’ve been getting. That said, there are small fold-out tables on either side that have who where enough room. I knew there were cabinets for the BGE (and I presume the similar Saffire) to fit into, but shopping online I saw prices of $700 to $1200 - yikes! Then I thought that I do not have to have the work surface centered, it can be all on one side, so why not repurpose something? So, a few days ago, I figured why not a rolling garage tool cabinet — with the Father’s Day sales going on, I searched and found a Husky cabinet with a hardwood top, 46” wide, on sale for far less. Got it home (a 250LB beast) and my wife is making a Sunbrella cover to match the grille; I think it should last a while if I keep it clean, waxed and as dry as I can.
However, it is empty. I’ve been grilling all along with almost no tools, just a set of $2.99 tongs I got out of a clearance bin, and mostly take the rest from my wife’s kitchen (with a few exceptions like a remote-read digital thermometer). All these empty drawers in the cabinet beckon — what to get? BTW, we’re usually grilling for just the two of us, I don’t think we need an electric winch to lift half a steer, for instance.